Miles between Carmel, IN and Ames, IA

There are
490 mi
from Carmel, IN to Ames, IA

That's the driving distance. It would take 9 hours 16 mins to go from Carmel, Indiana to Ames, Iowa.

The flight distance (direct flight from Carmel, IN to Ames, IA) is 416.02 mi.

490 mi = 788.59 kms